Marvel's upcoming crossover event, "Raid on Graymalkin," unites X-Men and Uncanny X-Men in a dramatic showdown. Cyclops and Rogue lead opposing teams with differing visions for Professor X's legacy, setting the stage for conflict. As they attempt to rescue the imprisoned Xavier, tensions rise, leading to a climactic confrontation. This four-part series promises intense action and deep character exploration, reshaping the future of the mutant universe.
Marvel's Upcoming X-Men Event: A Mutant Civil War
Marvel is gearing up for an epic crossover event that will test the limits of its iconic mutant heroes. Titled "Raid on Graymalkin," this event marks the first major crossover of the X-Men: From the Ashes era, bringing together the flagship titles X-Men and Uncanny X-Men for a dramatic showdown.
A Divided Mutant Front The newly relaunched X-Men universe is already making waves, with Cyclops commandeering an abandoned Sentinel factory in Alaska and Rogue establishing a new base in Louisiana.
Despite both leading teams with an "X" in their name, Cyclops and Rogue have embraced fundamentally different visions for continuing Professor X’s legacy.
These contrasting ideologies are set to clash in the upcoming crossover. "Raid on Graymalkin" is a four-part crossover that will run through December in X-Men, written by Jed MacKay with art by Ryan Stegman, and Uncanny X-Men, written by Gail Simone with art by David Marquez.
The storyline centers around Graymalkin Prison, the former Xavier Institute, where Charles Xavier is currently imprisoned. Professor X, hinted at as the mysterious "Prisoner X" by warden Dr. Corina Ellis in Uncanny X-Men, faces a precarious situation.
Marvel hints that Dr. Ellis may have a secret weapon against the X-Men, and questions linger about whether Xavier is worth rescuing given his controversial actions in the recent Fall of X storyline.
Creators’ Insights "It's been a thrilling journey launching this new line of X-titles, and now we’re diving into our first major crossover," said MacKay.
"‘Raid on Graymalkin’ will push both teams to their limits and set the stage for future developments. Working with a legend like Gail Simone has been an incredible experience."
Simone echoed the excitement, stating, "Writing in the X-World has been one of the most rewarding parts of my career. The collaboration with Jed MacKay and the creative team has been fantastic.
We’ve been brainstorming ideas daily, and I believe that our mutual respect and enthusiasm have greatly enhanced the storytelling."
She added, "I hope this crossover is just the beginning of more impactful and fast-paced events. While you can follow each series individually, reading both will provide a richer experience. We welcome both new readers and long-time fans!"
Event Breakdown The covers and details for the four chapters of "Raid on Graymalkin" are as follows: X-MEN #8: "Raid on Graymalkin" – Part One Written by Jed MacKay Art by Ryan Stegman With one of their own imprisoned, the X-Men are mobilizing to rescue their teammate from Graymalkin Prison.
Cyclops’ team in Alaska and Rogue’s team in Louisiana are each embarking on separate missions. Will their conflicting goals lead to a clash?
UNCANNY X-MEN #7: "Raid on Graymalkin" – Part Two Written by Gail Simone Art by David Marquez The raid intensifies as Cyclops and Rogue’s teams face off at Graymalkin Prison.
The prison’s defenses and the mutant "Trustees" complicate matters, while the leaders grapple with the legacy of Charles Xavier. X-MEN #9: "Raid on Graymalkin" – Part Three Written by Jed MacKay Art by Ryan Stegman